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Onycholysis: what is it & how can it be treated?
Let’s talk the causes of onycholysis, aka nail separation, how to prevent and what to do when it’s presented at the nail desk… Picture this: you scrape your knee and pop a plaster over the top to help it heal. Three days later, that plaster has started to lift. At…
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How to elevate your beauty business by seeing it through clients’ eyes
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, discusses the importance of understanding clients’ perspective… When was the last time you walked through your business as if you were an existing or new client? We all need to walk through our businesses, whether physically or virtually, on a regular basis…
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The nail hyponychium: what is it & why does it need protecting?
Not all heroes wear capes… but sometimes they deserve a little appreciation. Here are some key facts about the hyponychium – your underappreciated nail protector. Akin to how we fill the cracks in between shower tiles, the crevices of our nails also need sealing to protect the nail bed and…
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No two pregnancies are the same, and you may suffer with aches, pains or sickness worse than a colleague, so listen to your body and its needs around your working life. As part of health & safety procedures, business owners should conduct regular risk assessments; particularly reviewing them when a…
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Beverly Braisdell talks to industry colleague & friend Bev Higham – who she calls the ‘virtuoso of aromatherapy’. The Power of the Flower… Does Aromatherapy have a place in nail spas and can it be of benefit in the current climate? The answer is ‘Absolutely!’ With a career spanning over…
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Layla Tourh, MD of The Creative Beauty Group and founder of Beauty Boss HQ, an online platform dedicated to supporting beauty bosses in the running of their business, shares her top tips & words of wisdom… Have you got a presence in the social space? Being part of an over-saturated…
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When I was first introduced to nails, it quickly became apparent that, as far as the session world is concerned, there seemed to be a distinct lack of men. I had met manicurist, Mike Pocock, through working at the nail brand that I was a PR manager for and of…
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At Pure Nails, we think that Lockdown 2.0 is the perfect time to go back to basics and perfect your core skills; namely how ensure a chip-free, durable finish. Step 1: Preparation Cuticle work: This step is vital in the application of flawless gel polish. Gently push back the cuticle…
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Tina Bell, head of education at Pure Nails, serves up key ways to keep your creativity flowing and spirits high during lockdown 2.0… Here we are, back in lockdown. Once again, I have packed up my salon, moved my nail desk onto my dining room table and taken over whole…
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